Major city · Zambia
Kasama
Spend a half‑day in Kasama to see the rock paintings and falls; add one night if you want a relaxed stay.
Kasama is a small town on Zambia's Northern Plateau, reachable by train or bus. Its main attractions – the Mwela rock paintings and Chisimba Falls – are close to town, making a short visit feasible. Overnight options are limited but adequate for a single night.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- ZMW
- Best months
- May–October (dry season)
- avoid November–April (rainy season)
- Airport
- KAA
- Nights
- 1
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- Zambia ↗Do not photograph government buildings, police, the military, airports or bridges.
- Zambia ↗Many bush camps open only in the dry season; check opening dates before you fix flights.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Kasama999 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Kasama, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?checkCurrency is the Zambian kwacha (ZMW), about 22–27 per US$ in 2026 (check).Zambia-wide
- SIM or eSIMAirtel and MTN sell SIMs with passport registration in towns; Zamtel is state-owned.Zambia-wide
- Tap waterBottled or filtered water only; lodges provide it.Zambia-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 10%.Zambia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Zambia-wide
- SafetyKasama is generally safe; petty theft can occur, so keep valuables secure and avoid walking alone after dark.
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- RestroomsFlush toilets at lodges and hotels; rare on the road.Zambia-wide
- Emergency numbers999 police · 991 ambulance · 993 fire
- Sundays & holidaysGovernment offices close on public holidays; bush camps close in the rains.Zambia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportKAA Kasama Airport (Small domestic airstrip, limited scheduled flights).
- Getting aroundLocal taxis and minibuses serve the town centre; most sights are within a 10‑minute walk.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- KAA Kasama Airport (Small domestic airstrip, limited scheduled flights)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Apr
Avoid
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
May
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jul
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Aug
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Nov
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Dec
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Apr. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jun (12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) low), wettest Jan (20 rain days), driest Jul (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Kasama: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
20 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
18 rd
Mar
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
15 rd
Apr
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
10 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 rd
Jun
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2 rd
Jul
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
1 rd
Aug
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
2 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5 rd
Oct
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8 rd
Nov
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
12 rd
Dec
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
15 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Local taxis and minibuses serve the town centre; most sights are within a 10‑minute walk.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Mwela Rock Paintings
goDoor to door: 10 min total
Walk east from town centre, about 5 min
Open year‑round; no entry fee.
Chisimba Falls
goDoor to door: 15 min total
Local taxi or walk north, ~10 min
Three‑level waterfall, best in dry season.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Kasama Lodge
Basic rooms, central location
Kalambo Lodge
Simple accommodation, near main road
J B Hotel
Glof Road, modest rooms
Dauson Lodge
Luwingu Road, basic facilities
Thorn Tree Lodge
Zambia road, budget-friendly
Kings Guest House
Quiet guest house, limited rooms
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ZMW 250–350 excl. bed
- Mid
- ZMW 350–500 excl. bed
- High
- ZMW 500–800 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Basic lodge room1 × 1 night × ZMW 120 | ZMW 120 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ZMW 250 | ZMW 250 |
| 2nd‑class express sleeper train Kasama → Kapiri Mposhi1 × ZMW 107 · Check schedule | ZMW 107 |
| Powertools bus Kasama → Lusaka1 × ZMW 260 · Approximate fare, check | ZMW 260 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ZMW 74 |
| Trip total≈ ZMW 811 per person per day, bed included | ZMW 811 |
Typical price per night, ZMW
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Watch out
Safety
- Train schedules can change; verify times before travel (check).
- Bus fares to Lusaka and Mpulungu may vary; confirm price before boarding (check).
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 999
- Ambulance
- 991
- Fire
- 993
- Mobile emergency
- 112
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My bed tonight
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Ku adilesi iyi, chondeTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police999
- Ambulance991
- Fire993
Embassy
US consulate in Lusaka; other embassies in Lusaka.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Kasama → Kapiri Mposhi (2nd‑class sleeper): about ZMW 107, check schedule
- Kasama → Lusaka (Powertools bus): about ZMW 260, check
Say or show
- Pepani — Excuse me / Sorry (peh-pah-nee)
- Zikomo — Thank you (zee-koh-moh)
- Zili bwanji? — How much is it? (zee-lee bwahn-jee)
- Khalidwe kuli kuti? — Where is the toilet? (kha-lee-dweh koo-lee koo-tee)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Kasama. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–October (dry season) · avoid November–April (rainy season) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 6 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Kasama
- secondaryWikivoyage: Kasama, revision 4925012 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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